Vol. I - Long-form Storytelling

The Power is in Your Hands: A Foray through Zine-making

Staff writer Anna Locher had never heard of zine making, until it suddenly surrounded her.

Bless this food: behind the scenes with artist Sofia David

Her art is an extension of who she is – bright, playful, unable to be ignored. Pops of color that refuse to be looked over, much like the girl who created them.

So, Is Theater Dead?

Staff writer Caitlin Callahan explores theater as it is now on current college campuses, as current careers, and in current culture. She aims to answer the questions, "is theater dead?" and "will it ever die?"

Vol. I - Short-form Storytelling

A Visit to the Timken Museum of Art

What would it look like if art was made accessible for all?

Exploring San Diego through free art exhibits

Art isn't always cheap -- in fact, some museums cost $35 to visit. But in San Diego, art can be free.

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For the Visual Creative (Who Has No Money)

As seeing art in San Diego isn't always cheap, the same can be said with art supplies. Here's how to be creative when money isn't an option.

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Why "Etched"?

Art leaves a mark.

Etched Magazine is an outlet for artistic connection within San Diego. Our hope is to support a recultivation of the arts throughout the county, answering the following questions: What are San Diegans currently channeling into their art? How is that influencing the art itself? We will focus on maintaining a spectrum of art forms, unlike our competitors, and lean into our niche of making art accessible to the community. Established artists are not our focus.

Meet the Creators

Anna Locher

Reyna Huff

Caitlin Callahan